Bachelor of Biomedical Science / Bachelor of Applied Public Health

Australian Catholic University

Course details

CRICOS course code: 088051F

Level of study: Bachelor’s Degrees

Summary

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Applied Public Health is a double degree for people interested in the biomedical, community and population aspects of health. Students will be introduced to the sub-disciplines of Biomedical Science including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, immunology and microbiology. Studies in public health address the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health by improving social and political systems. Public health includes environmental, economic, technical, educational and legislative measures.

Combine compassion for humanity and a commitment to social justice with a sound theoretical understanding of processes affecting disadvantaged communities and individuals both locally and internationally.

Careers

Graduates of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Applied Public Health can enter a wide range of public health or biomedical science careers, such as:

public health officer

community development worker

policy analyst

program evaluator

health educator

project officer and consumer advocate

within a variety of organisations such as:

government health departments

population health units

community health centres

non–governmental health organisations (NGOs)

advocacy groups

international health agencies

not-for-profit organisations

pharmaceutical and medical technology companies.

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Tuition Fees (AUD $) Start date Duration Campus
25,568 Per Year
Read moreFees (first year): 25,568
26 Feb 2024 4 years
Full time
Melbourne Campus
115 Victoria Parade
Melbourne Victoria 3065
Australia

Entry criteria

Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 Certificate, including studies in mathematics.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Overall score: 6.5; Individual score of: 6.0 in all tests

Pearson Test of English (PTE): 58 with a minimum of 50 in all four communicative skills

Test of English as a Foreign Language - Academic (TOEFL): Internet based total of 79: minimum 21 in writing, 18 in speaking, 13 in reading and 12 in listening

ACU English Language Test: B (65-74%)

Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): Overall CAE score: 176; Minimum score of 169 in all tests.

Address

Australian Catholic University
North Sydney Campus
40 Edward Street
Sydney New South Wales 2060
Australia
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